Date of Award
2018
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Awarded
Master of Science (MS)
Program
Advanced Athletic Training
Department
Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
College
Human Sciences and Education
Faculty Advisor
Gange, Kara N.
Description
The Graston Technique® is a beneficial treatment on tendinopathies1 however, little research exists on the effects of the Graston Technique® on chronic cases of tendinopathy measured with diagnostic ultrasound. To determine the amount of changes in tendinosis, scar tissue and/or adhesions, or calcifications after the Graston Technique® treatments, fifteen athletes at NCAA division I, III, or NAIA institutions were recruited. Four days of the Graston Technique® as an overall protocol was used, including a warm-up, stretches, and strengthening exercises. Changes within the tendon were measured by diagnostic ultrasound. Lower Extremity Functional Scales (LEFS) and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) were also used. The results showed a significant decrease of tendinosis in both axes. No significant changes were seen with tendon thickness or NPRS. There was a significant increase in the scores of the LEFS. In conclusion, the Graston Technique® protocol alone is beneficial in the treatment of tendinosis.
Recommended Citation
Labodi, Kelsey Katherine, "The Effects of the Graston Technique® on Cases of Chronic Tendinopathy Measured by Diagnostic Ultrasound" (2018). Health Nutrition and Exercise Science. 31.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/health-nutrition-exercise-sci/31
Rights
NDSU Policy 190.6.2
Rights Link
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Handle Identifier
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/28771